New York State Court of Appeals Dismisses Tax Reform Appeal

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New York State Court of Appeals Dismisses Tax Reform Appeal

The state’s highest court this week dismissed an appeal that sought to reform New York’s property tax system. The New York Court of Appeals did not rule on the merits of the case, but dismissed Tax Equity Now New York’s claim because “no substantial constitutional question is directly involved.” Tax Equity Now New York argued the current system favors luxury condos and single-family homes, and perpetuates racial inequalities. Despite the ruling,…